Nonprofit Administration

The major in Nonprofit Administration equips students for leadership roles in both business and nonprofit settings. Students develop knowledge and skills in strategic planning, organizational development and culture, human resource management, financial management, marketing and public relations, and ethical and legal issues. The program incorporates biblical wisdom and missional concerns to develop Christian character and a kingdom perspective. It includes in an internship with a nonprofit organization through which students gain first-hand leadership experience.

The major in Nonprofit Administration equips students for leadership roles in both business and nonprofit settings. Students develop knowledge and skills in strategic planning, organizational development and culture, human resource management, financial management, marketing and public relations, and ethical and legal issues. The program incorporates biblical wisdom and missional concerns to develop Christian character and a kingdom perspective.

The program includes in an internship with a nonprofit organization through which students gain first-hand leadership experience.

Johnson University offers the Nonprofit Administration Major at its Tennessee and Florida campuses as well as in a fully-online format.

Graduates with this degree often serve in a variety of nonprofit organizations as well as for-profit companies. The coursework in this degree gives students a solid foundation in the fundamentals of marketing, management, human resources, law, and accounting.

Each student participates in an internship. This hands-on experience integrates the Nonprofit Administration coursework with current industry practices. Internships generally involve at least 250 hours at a nonprofit organization that agrees to supervise, mentor, and evaluate the student.

Overview & Distinctions

The major in Nonprofit Administration equips students for leadership roles in both business and nonprofit settings. Students develop knowledge and skills in strategic planning, organizational development and culture, human resource management, financial management, marketing and public relations, and ethical and legal issues. The program incorporates biblical wisdom and missional concerns to develop Christian character and a kingdom perspective.

The program includes in an internship with a nonprofit organization through which students gain first-hand leadership experience.

Johnson University offers the Nonprofit Administration Major at its Tennessee and Florida campuses as well as in a fully-online format.

Graduates with this degree often serve in a variety of nonprofit organizations as well as for-profit companies. The coursework in this degree gives students a solid foundation in the fundamentals of marketing, management, human resources, law, and accounting.

Internship

Each student participates in an internship. This hands-on experience integrates the Nonprofit Administration coursework with current industry practices. Internships generally involve at least 250 hours at a nonprofit organization that agrees to supervise, mentor, and evaluate the student.

Why JU?

Affordable tuition
A private Christian university doesn’t have to be expensive! Need and merit-based scholarships, a work-study program, and financial aid options including federal and state grants and loans are all available to help students receive an affordable education at Johnson University. Click here to see this year’s tuition and fees and explore options for financial aid.

An education for life
Every student at Johnson University completes three types of studies:

The Arts and Sciences courses include history, philosophy, literature, fine arts, natural sciences, social-behavioral sciences, and other disciplines that explore the world and the human experience.

The Bible and Theology courses provide a theological foundation and a working knowledge of the Christian scriptures as well as the ability to analyze cultural, philosophical and worldview issues.

The Professional Studies courses comprise the student’s major, such as Organizational Psychology.